Santa Paula limits short-term rental occupancy based on the number of bedrooms: two guests per bedroom plus two additional guests, to a maximum determined by the approved floor plan. No events or parties exceeding the posted occupancy are permitted.
Santa Paula's STR regulations cap occupancy at two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests (e.g., a 3-bedroom home allows 8 guests maximum). The maximum occupancy is established during the permit application based on the submitted floor plan and must be posted inside the unit. No events, parties, or gatherings exceeding the approved occupancy limit are allowed. Daytime visitors may not exceed the approved overnight occupancy. Children under 2 are not counted. The local contact person is responsible for ensuring compliance.
Exceeding occupancy limits is grounds for citation with fines starting at $500. Three substantiated occupancy complaints within 12 months may result in permit revocation. Hosting unauthorized events or parties may result in immediate permit suspension.
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